Any kind of pasta is always a welcome dinner for me, simple because it is hassle-free and doesn't demand a side dish or gravy. Isn't that a perfect meal for one? (Oh!! How I hate cooking just for myself!) I prefer the tomato based paste to the cheese base, though I crave for the latter occasionally. This is an as-simple-as-it-gets kind of recipe to make some yummy spaghetti. Vegetarians, just avoid the chicken and add mushrooms instead, if you like them, or just go plain!
Tomato Spaghetti with Chicken
Ingredients:
Spaghetti - one packet
Shredded cooked chicken - ½ cup
Pureed tomatoes - 4
Capsicum/bell pepper - half
Spinach (optional) - 3 to 4 stalks
Crushed garlic - 6 pods
Oregano - 2 tsp
Pepper - 3 tsp
Salt - to taste
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
How I Made It:
1. Cook the spaghetti in boiling water till done. Add some salt and a little oil the water to enhance flavour and prevent it from sticking together once done.
2. Heat the oil and fry the garlic for 30 seconds. Add the diced spinach and capsicum, pureed tomatoes and the chicken and fry for another minute.
3. Add the spaghetti and mix well. Season with the oregano and pepper while still on the stove and mix well. Adjust salt and remove from fire.
Serve hot.
Archana, mama of twins
this sounds so comforting.. i am going to have to try... esp for my picky son, he might like this combo..as he likes spinach of all things..
Dhivya
wow..tempting nags...
Asha
Pasta dishes are my kids fave too, usually with meat balls. Your chicken Pasta looks great Nags, nice sauce too!:)
Rosie
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Rosie x
sunita
Pasta is always welcome in our household..and aren't the options with it endless :-)...your's looks simple and nice.
Sig
Love the simple flavors in this dish N, and shredded chicken is a great addition...
Seena
Oh sooo yum! Hungry, hungry..:)
Rachel
That looks so delicious....I love sun dried tomatoes also in my pastas!
KF
I love pasta.Yours looks delicious too!
geetha
Well nags,After reading ur recipe
i will start getting accustomed to all continental dishes.